Today marks six months since the launch of Neilson Design Studio, so I thought I would take this opportunity to introduce myself further.
You probably won’t see me in front of the camera much, except for the occasional pic in my Instagram stories – when the lighting is right or I’m feeling my hair and want to rock a selfie.
I’m Jenny. I have been designing things as long as I can remember and have always dreamed of opening my own design firm. This year I took the leap and it’s been amazing so far.
I live in beautiful historic Perth, Ontario. I grew up here, left, and inevitably came back. My husband and I renovated a home here that we have raised our two beautiful girls in for the past 11 years.
Other facts about me:
I have known since grade 4 I would be a designer – but I originally thought it would be in fashion. Particularly wedding dresses and evening apparel. You wouldn’t guess it, because my favourite piece of clothing is my jeans.
I didn’t go straight into Architecture for post secondary, even though it was my first choice, because despite trying I couldn’t get my advanced Grade 12 math. My career and education (along with a boat load of determination) took me on a path that got me to a place where I can design all the things I want to anyway. Life can do that for us and I’m grateful for it.
I feel most at home near water, having grown up on a river in the country.
I will never turn down tacos.
I have a growing list of about 100 books I would like to read someday, and a stack of about 14 next to my bed at any given time. I love reading and have great intentions, but don’t have nearly enough time in a day to read as much as I would like to.
I love pottery and have taken classes for about 5 years with a local potter. I am always full of creative ideas and would love to design and market a tabletop collection through NDS someday.
I’m looking forward to being able to share some of the projects I am working on right now; the process from concept to completion takes time and patience. In the meantime, I will continue to share the designs that inspire me, in hopes that they inspire you too.
xo. J.